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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Chris Guest
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Deadly Rollick
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Grim Tutor
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
67%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Howling Mine
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
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64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
58%synergy
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Dark Ritual
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
36%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Necropotence
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Infernal Grasp
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Dark Deal
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
89%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
72%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
72%synergy
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Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Skirge Familiar
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Master of the Feast
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Fate Unraveler
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Epicure of Blood
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Grief
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Fell Stinger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Witch of the Moors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
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Imp's Mischief
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Snuff Out
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Mastery
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Force of Despair
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Go for the Throat
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Defile
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Boon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Bitter Triumph
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Necrologia
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Filth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Blood Pact
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Nightcreep
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
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Damnation
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Damnable Pact
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Bubbling Muck
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtseize
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Painful Lesson
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Life's Finale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Duress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Petition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pointed Discussion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pilfer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Zof Consumption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Font of Mythos
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Mindcrank
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Temple Bell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Horn of Greed
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Memory Jar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Web
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Dreams
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Lich's Mastery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Greed
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
11%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Zof Consumption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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